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The Forgotten

The Forgotten

By: Marcel Gemme This Memorial Day one way to honor the memory of those who fought for our country is to bring attention to the struggles of our current veterans. It's not hard to imagine how military duty can lead to mental health issues, but what many don't realize or fully appreciate is the crisis that veteran suicides have become. The annual number of Veteran suicide deaths has exceeded 6,000 each year since 2008. Something that's only now beginning to be understood is the strong link ... Full Story

Berthoud Police Blotter: April-2022

Berthoud Police Blotter: April-2022

    April 1 - 3 Friday, April 1 Assist to Weld County Sheriff’s Office: East Highway 56 - A man reported to the Weld County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) that he was kidnapped by armed subjects and then was involved in a pursuit with WCSO down Highway 85. Later that morning, the man ended up at a business in Berthoud and reported the same story to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. During an interview and search of the vehicle, his story did not match up, and it appears he ... Full Story

Berthoud Police Blotter: October 2021

Berthoud Police Blotter: October 2021

October 1 - 3 Friday, October 1 Criminal Mischief/Violation of Protection Order: 3rd Street - Female reported that a male, whom she is protected from, backed into her fence with a vehicle after a verbal argument. The vehicle then fled the scene before deputies arrived. The female declined to pursue charges for the damaged fence. A warrant will be sought for the Violation of the Protection Order after the positive identification of parties involved. A good offense starts with a good ... Full Story

Berthoud Police Blotter: March 2020

Berthoud Police Blotter: March 2020

March 1-8 Sunday, March 1 Suicide Attempt: Berthoud, a woman attempted suicide by sitting in her running vehicle with a hose going from the exhaust into the car door. Her husband found her and removed her from the vehicle and opened the garage. The woman was placed on a mental health hold at the Hospital. When you reach this point in life there is help. Colorado Crisis Services, 24/7 Support: 1-844-493-8255 or text TALK to 38255. ColoradoCrisisServices.org. Monday, March 2 A Teen ... Full Story

Berthoud Police Blotter, November 2016

Berthoud Police Blotter, November 2016

Updated Thursday, December 1, 2016 Provided by James Anderson Patrol Sergeant: Berthoud Squad Tuesday, November 1 Recovered Narcotics: 500 block of S. 9th Street, while at a disturbance at this address a small baggie of suspected methamphetamine was located Suicidal Threats: 900 block of Mountain Ave, a 32-year-old woman was called in by her father as being suicidal. Vehicle Crash: Mountain Avenue and 8th Street, - Unknown driver struck a light pole and abandoned their red ... Full Story

Berthoud Police Blotter: May 2015

Berthoud Police Blotter: May 2015

Provided By James AndersonPatrol Sergeant, Berthoud Squad Friday, May 1 Theft: 100 block of Bunyan Avenue, business owner reported that an unknown person stole 9 empty beer kegs from the back of the business. Civil Issue/Warrant Arrest: 200 block of E Colorado Avenue, a 38-year-old woman was contacted during a verbal argument between her and her landlord. She was found to have a warrant out for her arrest. Warrant Arrest: 1500 block of 4th Street, Contact was made with a ... Full Story

Berthoud Police Blotter: September 2014

Berthoud Police Blotter: September 2014

Provided By James Anderson Patrol Sergeant, Berthoud Squad   Tuesday, September 2 Suicide Attempt: 1600 block of 4th Street, a 35 year old was found unresponsive by her roommate . She was transported to McKee by ambulance.  Injured Dog: 200 block of Second Street, Two children reported a blue heeler dog followed them home from school. The dog had a bleeding and injured hind leg. The dog had a collar but no tags and was not micro-chipped. Turned over to Animal Control. Extra ... Full Story

Drone pilot speaks out

Drone pilot speaks out

I worked on the US drone program. The public should know what really goes on Few of the politicians who so brazenly proclaim the benefits of drones have a real clue how it actually works (and doesn't) By Heather Linebaugh Whenever I read comments by politicians defending the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Predator and Reaper program – aka drones – I wish I could ask them a few questions. I'd start with: "How many women and children have you seen incinerated by a Hellfire missile?" And: "How ... Full Story

How To Destroy An Entire Country

How To Destroy An Entire Country

By Alan Grayson From a recent 188-page report by the World Health Organization come these ghastly and appalling factoids: Suicide rates rose 40% in the first six months of 2011 alone. Murder has doubled. 9,100 doctors in Greece, roughly one out of every seven, have been laid off. Joining those doctors in joblessness are 27.6% of the entire Greek labor force. By comparison, in the depths of the Great Depression, unemployment in the United States peaked at a lower percentage than that. Among ... Full Story

Berthoud Fire Calls: April 2013

Berthoud Fire Calls: April 2013

  Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident activity for April 2013 Monday, April 1 BFPD responded to a medical call for a fall victim on Longview Ave. The crew assisted TVEMS with patient care. BFPD responded to a medical call to I-25. The call was cancelled while the crew was en route. BFPD was called to Franklin Ave for a medical emergency; the crew assisted TVEMS with patient care. BFPD responded to Massachusetts Ave. at the request of law enforcement for a possible suicidal subject. ... Full Story

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